Cookie Policy

Definition and legal framework

A cookie is a small text file, containing letters and numbers, that is stored on the user's device (computer, laptop, tablet, smartphone) when they visit a website. Cookies make it possible to recognize the device on subsequent visits and help the site work correctly, remember preferences and improve the user experience. The use of cookies on uzinex.ro complies with the applicable legal framework: Regulation (EU) 2016/679 (GDPR), Directive 2002/58/EC on privacy in electronic communications (ePrivacy), Law 506/2004 on the processing of personal data in the electronic communications sector, and the guidelines of the Romanian National Supervisory Authority for Personal Data Processing (ANSPDCP).

Who we are

The uzinex.ro website is operated by GW LASER TECHNOLOGY S.R.L., with its office in Sat Rediu, Comuna Rediu, Strada Împăcării Nr. 2, Iași County, VAT RO 49240731, J2023003903220, hereinafter Uzinex. For questions about cookies or the processing of personal data, you can contact us at info@uzinex.ro.

Categories of cookies used on uzinex.ro

• —Strictly necessary cookies (Essential) — absolutely indispensable for the site to function. They include: session cookies for navigation, security cookies (CSRF protection, attack prevention), cookies for contact-form functionality, cookies for remembering the cookie-consent preference. These cookies do not require consent, being considered indispensable under Article 5(3) of the ePrivacy Directive.
• —Performance and analytics cookies (Analytics) — help us understand how visitors interact with the site: the most visited pages, time spent, traffic sources, devices used, any errors. We use services such as Vercel Analytics or Google Analytics for these purposes. The data is usually aggregated and anonymized.
• —Functionality cookies (Functional) — remember user preferences: the chosen language (Romanian or English), region, display settings, embedded-video preferences. They improve the personalized experience without tracking activity for commercial purposes.
• —Marketing and advertising cookies (Marketing) — used exclusively with your express consent for remarketing campaigns, measuring ad effectiveness and personalizing offers. They may be placed by third-party networks such as Google Ads, LinkedIn Insight Tag, Meta Pixel, etc.
• —Third-party cookies (Third-party) — placed by services integrated into the site, such as YouTube (for the videos in the Video Gallery), Google Maps, social widgets. Each provider has its own cookie policy, which we invite you to consult.

Detailed list of cookies

• —_vercel_analytics — performance cookie, duration 1 year, purpose: measuring traffic and Core Web Vitals via Vercel Analytics, anonymized.
• —uzinex_consent — strictly necessary cookie, duration 6 months, purpose: remembering the user's decision on consent for non-essential cookies.
• —uzinex_locale — functionality cookie, duration 1 year, purpose: remembering the preferred language (RO/EN).
• —YouTube (VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE, YSC, PREF, CONSENT) — third-party cookies placed by YouTube when watching the embedded videos in the Video Gallery.
• —Google Fonts — does not place cookies, but may log the IP address for font-usage statistics.

Legal basis for using cookies

For strictly necessary cookies, the legal basis is the legitimate interest of Uzinex in ensuring the correct operation and security of the site (Art. 6(1)(f) GDPR), without the user's consent being required, in line with the exceptions in the ePrivacy Directive. For all other cookies (performance, functionality, marketing), the legal basis is the user's express consent (Art. 6(1)(a) GDPR), obtained through a cookie banner displayed on the first visit.

The consent banner

On the first visit to uzinex.ro, the user sees a banner that allows them to: (1) accept all cookies; (2) reject all non-essential cookies; (3) customize the choice by category (performance, functionality, marketing). The preference is stored in a dedicated cookie (uzinex_consent) and can be changed at any time via the Cookie settings link in the site footer. Rejecting non-essential cookies does not affect the main operation of the site, but may limit certain personalized features.

How to manage cookies from your browser

• —Google Chrome: Settings → Privacy and security → Cookies and other site data.
• —Mozilla Firefox: Options → Privacy & Security → Cookies and site data.
• —Safari (macOS): Preferences → Privacy → Manage website data.
• —Microsoft Edge: Settings → Cookies and site permissions.
• —You can block, selectively accept or delete existing cookies. Note: blocking strictly necessary cookies may prevent the site from working correctly.
• —You can enable Private or InPrivate browsing, which automatically deletes cookies when the browser is closed.

Cookie lifetime

Cookies fall into two categories by lifetime: (1) Session cookies — deleted automatically when the browser is closed; used for temporary navigation, security, forms. (2) Persistent cookies — remain on the device for a set period (from a few hours to a maximum of 24 months); used for preferences, analytics, marketing. Uzinex does not use cookies with an unjustifiably long lifetime and periodically reviews the duration of each cookie for compliance with the GDPR minimization principle.

International transfers

Some third-party cookies may transmit data to providers outside the European Economic Area (for example, YouTube servers operated by Google LLC in the USA). These transfers are protected by GDPR-compliant mechanisms: Standard Contractual Clauses, the EU-US Data Privacy Framework or other adequate safeguards. We recommend that you consult the privacy policies of the third-party providers for details.

Your rights

• —The right to withdraw your consent at any time, via the cookie banner or your browser settings.
• —The right to access the personal data collected through cookies.
• —The right to request the deletion of the data.
• —The right to object to processing based on legitimate interest (for cookies that do not require consent).
• —The right to lodge a complaint with the ANSPDCP if you have concerns about the use of cookies.

Updates to the cookie policy

This policy may be updated periodically to reflect changes in the technologies used, the applicable legislation or our practices. The date of the last update is indicated at the top of the document. We recommend that you consult this page periodically to stay informed of any changes.